Building Performance
Zero Net Energy
The Ins and Outs of Selecting Cold Climate Minisplit Heat Pumps
About this course
Minisplit heat pumps are a great space conditioning choice for low energy buildings. Getting the appropriate information to be sure that a unit will heat your building at design heating temperature can be confusing. In this presentation you’ll learn the latest about heat pumps that can supply heat at temperatures as low as -15°F, and how to understand ratings and manufacturers' data so that you can confidently select the proper system.
Attendees will learn:
- How heat pump efficiency is expressed by the coefficient of performance (COP)
- How both COP and heating output vary with outdoor temperature
- Why the AHRI ratings aren’t adequate for picking a heat pump
- The process for selecting the proper minisplit heat pump
Course outline
2 modules
34 minutes
of video lectures
Module 1 • 4 assignments
Video Lecture and Q+A Call Recording
Module 1 • 4 assignments
Video Lecture and Q+A Call Recording
- The Ins and Outs of Selecting Cold Climate Minisplit Heat Pumps (34:24 minutes)
- ASHRAE Climatic Design Conditions
- NEEP Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Specification
- 1-hour Q+A call recording (MP3)
Author
Marc Rosenbaum
Principal, Energysmiths
Marc Rosenbaum, P.E. uses an integrated systems design approach to help people create buildings and communities which connect us to the natural world, and support both personal and planetary health. He brings this vision, experience and commitment to a collaborative design process, with the goal of profoundly understanding the interconnections between people, place, and...
Frequently asked questions
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Is there a certificate of completion?
Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.
Can I register multiple people?
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